Hydration Testing Updates and News
OSHA’s Answer to Protecting Workers From The Heat
What Is This Rule? OSHA has recently released their proposed rule to reduce heat injury and illness in the workplace. The proposed rule sets out standards to which organisations must abide. The rule states that business must set out a site-specific prevention plan to...
The Cost of Heat-Related Illness
Heat related illness among workers is a serious issue, not only for the workers health, but also for employers having to brunt the direct and indirect costs of the incidence. A recent article by Safety and Health Magazine has outlined some of the statistics around the...
AusIMM x MX3 Partnership and Heat Stress Workshop
We here at MX3 are pleased to announce our new partnership with the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM)! Together through this partnership, we hope to spread awareness about heat stress safety and worker hydration health in the mining industry. In...
F1 Drivers Feeling the Heat Ahead of Gruelling Races
With the Formula 1 season well and truly underway and the Melbourne Grand Prix right around the corner, drivers and teams will be monitoring heat and hydration more than ever. The Qatar Grand Prix and Dangerous Heat Conditions Just last season at the Qatar Grand Prix,...
The Australian Open’s Extreme Heat Policy: Battling Heat Stress Among Players
There's no question about it, the Australian Open is one of the most grueling tournaments on the tennis calendar. With a total of 128 players participating in the annual event, not only do they have to battle each other, but they also have to battle the conditions....
The Science of Hydration: Risk factors for heat related incidents. Insights from the US Mine Safety and Health Administration
Mining operators in the US are required to report all accidents, injuries and illnesses to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). These reports must follow a specific template (MSHA Form 7000-1) detailing the nature of the incident, when and where it took...
New & Improved MX3 Features
MX3 is excited to announce the launch of our new Mobile App and Portal features! Measurement Sessions Measurement Sessions streamline the measurement process for groups of users who are routinely measured. You can use this tool to quickly identify users who still need...
MX3 Official Supplier of Hydration Testing to the Gold Coast Titans
MX3 is proud to announce our official partnership with the Gold Coast Titans for the 2022-2023 national rugby league (NRL) season.
How to Ensure Employee Hydration and Heat Safety in the Workplace
What are the signs of dehydration in the workplace? When you're feeling dehydrated, it's important to know the signs so that you can take action and prevent any serious health problems. Some symptoms of dehydration in adults can include having a dry mouth,...
How to Avoid Heat and Hydration Penalties from OSHA’s National Emphasis Program
What is OSHA's new National Emphasis Program? National Emphasis Program (NEP) shows they are focused on preventing heat-related injuries and illnesses in a wide range of industries. The threat of heat-related injury and illness is serious, especially for workers...